The Academy of Hope

The Academy of Hope

AOH enables students in our service area to excel as scholars by offering unique opportunities that will challenge their intellectual abilities and give them hope to dream and become productive professionals and citizens.

Education for Grades Pre-K through 8th

The Academy of Hope is open to all students in grades Pre-k through 8th grade. Our charter school offers a unique learning experience that includes related arts.

Education is the most powerful weapon in which you can use to change the world - Nelson Mandela

Welcome to the Academy of Hope

Located in Conway SC, the Academy of Hope is a free public charter school founded in 2009. Our mission is to maximize the potential inherent in every student by building character, promoting critical thinking, encouraging intellectual curiosity, cultivating entrepreneurship, and instilling a sense of global responsibility. Our unique education environment allows every student to thrive in ways that suit their individual learning needs.

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Academy of Hope is a year-round Free Public Charter School. We are currently accepting applications for the 2025-2026 school year. Registration is now open for mid-year 2026 and new year 2026-2027.

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The Academy of Hope is working with the Public Charter School Alliance of South Carolina (PCSASC) to hold a 2026 special election to fill two vacant seats. This partnership ensures election integrity and confidentiality. The AOH governing board is composed of seven (7) elected members. This special election will fill…

Horry County School’s Rising HS Freshmen Enrollment is NOW OPEN

Attention Parents of 8th Grade Students (Rising High School Freshmen) at the Academy of Hope. Rising high school freshmen have wonderful options with Horry County Schools for the best student experience during their high school years. Applications are now open for enrollment in Horry County Schools for 2026-2027. Acceptance…

AOH Welcomes Author Dr. Winston D. McIver, Jr. and Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. for National Day of Reading

The Academy of Hope would like to thank Dr. Winston D. McIver, Jr. and members of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. for visiting our school during their National Day of Reading observance. We are grateful for their presence in our school and look forward to their return visit soon. #risewithreading…

AOH Weather Advisory Alert

The Academy of Hope’s weather monitoring mirrors Horry County School District. We are actively monitoring weather advisories related to the winter storm expected to impact our region this weekend, as well as its potential effects for school operations on Monday, January 26. We will issue an update to staff and…

MLK Day Observance – School Closed Jan.19th

The Academy of Hope will be closed on Monday, January 19th in observance of MLK Day. Classes will resume on regular schedule on Tuesday, January 20th.

When You Give, Our Students Thrive! #giveHOPE

Please Support with Your Generous Gift, Today! Every day, our students walk through our doors filled with potential. They trust us to provide a safe, supportive environment where they can learn and grow. We refuse to let financial challenges take away that promise — and with your help, we’ll keep…

Become an AOH Volunteer

Become an AOH Volunteer With the support of volunteers, the opportunity to meet the needs of each student is greatly increased. We are asking parents and guardians, churches, special groups, businesses, organizations, and other members of our community to share their time, resources, knowledge, and abilities with our students. If…

AOH Monthly Board Meeting – NEW TIME!

Board Meeting Alert: New Time for AOH Monthly Board Meetings with Public Participation! We heard your requests and can’t wait to see you at the meetings. The new time for our monthly board meeting is now 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM so that parents, teachers, and the community have a…